Athala II
(16 Passengers – First Class Vessel “A”)
The Athala II catamaran Galapagos tour. The Athala II (98 ft) accommodates 16 passengers in 8 spacious double cabins (2 with double beds / 6 with twin lower beds) all with outside views, private bathroom with hot water. Air-conditioning is available in all areas, comfortable dining room, bar and lounge. Other Athala II amenities include, library, ecologic full ventilation system, TV, DVD, stereo, first aid, ice maker, water purifier, spacious sundeck with chairs for sleeping or relaxing on your Galapagos catamaran cruise.
GSA Program Price Includes:
2 Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil), Galapagos Cruise & 4 Private Airport/Hotel Transfers.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: On Select Departures
2012 Early Bird Discounts – $350 Off All September 2012 Departures
Early bird specials must be booked by February 24.
Please contact us for select departures availability! Discount applicable to new bookings only.
Itinerary
Athala - 2012
8 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Fri (A)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA – MOSQUERA
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 8 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
8 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Fri (B)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA – SANTIAGO (Sombrero Chino)
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - RABIDA
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Galapaguera, Humedales, Wall of Tears)
DAY 5 (Tue) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 6 (Wed) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Leon Dormido) - LOBOS
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) – BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 8 (Fri) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
Athala - 2012
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (A)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA - MOSQUERA
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay) - BARTOLOME
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove)
DAY 5 (Tue) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)
DAY 6 (Wed) SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla)
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 8 (Fri) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 9 (Sat) NORTH SEYMOUR - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
10 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sun (B)
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO – BALTRA - SANTIAGO
DAY 3 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Cerro Dragon) - RABIDA
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Galapaguera, Humedales, Wall of Tears)
DAY 5 (Tue) FLOREANA (Baroness Overlook, Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
DAY 6 (Wed) SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo, Kicker Rock) - LOBOS
DAY 7 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station, Highlands)
DAY 8 (Fri) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay)
DAY 9 (Sat) DAPHNE - BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Quito)
DAY 10 (Sun) QUITO – HOME (or begin extension program)
Pricing and Details
2012 PRICING Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal
2013 Pricing and Dates available on request
| 8 DAY PROGRAM | 10 DAY PROGRAM |
| $3980 - LOW SEASON | $4540 - LOW SEASON |
| $4220 - HIGH SEASON | $4850 - HIGH SEASON |
Low Season: Oct - Dec 15
High Season: Rest of Year
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel & 4 private airport/hotel transfers.
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, holiday and/or fuel surcharge (if applicable, will be noted with trip proposal), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All First Class boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$425 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
Go South Adventures is proud to promote the CarbonFund.org program - which gives all of us the ability to offset our carbon footprint both at home and while traveling on a Go South Adventure. Learn more at CarbonFund.org, where their motto is: "Reduce what you can. Offset what you can't".
